What you are looking for is opportunities that you can ad value to that aligns with your REI goals.  

I know all the planets have to align but there would b stipulations on contract.

I've pitched this all to my investor friend with a general "I'll eat what I kill" approach so as to align our interest and not be a drag on things.

How to structure the deal and align myself with an agent.  

You know your goals...and a real estate agent may not have those same goals aligned with his or hers.

1.Do you think your Property Manager is paid in a way that aligns your interest with theirs?

I'm hopeful that the community will open my eyes to opportunities that align with my overall goals, which are first, to build my net worth through real estate acquisition and appreciation and second, to eventually (20-30 years from now) have the right mix of assets that will maximize my monthly passive income.I look forward to learning from you all!

Typically all the stars have to align to make transactional funding work on a one day basis.  

I think it's important to know your goals and then look for insight that aligns with those goals.

If I assign myself say 25% of the equity as the sponsor and manager of the asset, and the investors 75%, would you say our interests are still aligned?